Need a Tax Extension? You've Got 4 Days to File IRS Form 4868

The regular deadline for your 2017 tax returns is next Tuesday, April 17, and if you're still working to get things finished up, you're not alone. Millions of taxpayers wait until the last minute to finalize their returns. But if you're not really sure that you have everything you need to get your returns prepared fully and accurately, then there's really only one thing you should do: Get a hold of an IRS Form 4868 and get some more time to do things right.